Gov. Chris Christie, left and President Barack Obama in a 2011 file photo surveying damage following Tropical Storm Irene. Obama will visit the Sandy-stricken Garden State on Wednesday to survey damage with Christie.Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

WASHINGTON — This afternoon the White House issued the following statement:

"Tomorrow afternoon, the President will travel to New Jersey where he will join Governor Christie in viewing the storm damage, talking with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thanking first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities. Additional scheduling details will be released when they are available."